Block 242 Hougang St 22
242 Hougang St 22, Singapore 530242
Block 242 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 182 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (71 sqm), from 264 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Hougang St 22?
Block 242 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 182 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 182
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$380k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Hougang St 22?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (S$465 psf), from 264 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 180 | S$330,000recent | 67 sqm | S$439 psf |
| 4-Room | 84 | S$359,000recent | 93 sqm | S$361 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Feb 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Hougang St 22?
Block 242 Hougang St 22 has 264 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$503,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$368,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$315,888 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Hougang St 22?
Block 242 Hougang St 22 has 182 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Hougang St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Hougang St 22 is Kovan MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT848 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority197 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km221 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Hougang St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Hougang St 22 (~S$380k) needs about S$3,029/mo in income and S$1,427/mo in repayments, after S$6,000 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$380k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,427/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,029/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
Frequently asked questions about Block 242 Hougang St 22
What is the resale price at Block 242 Hougang St 22?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 242 Hougang St 22 have recently resold around S$380k (71 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Hougang St 22 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$330k; 4-Room ≈ S$359k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Hougang St 22?⌄
Block 242 Hougang St 22 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Hougang St 22?⌄
Block 242 Hougang St 22 has 182 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Hougang St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Hougang St 22 is Kovan MRT, about 848 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Hougang St 22?⌄
Xinghua Primary School is within 1 km of Block 242 Hougang St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Hougang St 22 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Hougang St 22 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
